Cedar Lakes is the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe's property at Cass Lake, and it is newer than most people searching for it realise. It rates 3.9 from around 1,300 Google reviewers.
If you are looking for the Palace Casino Hotel, this is it. The Band voted in May 2017 to move the Palace closer to Cass Lake; construction began that December, the Palace closed on 22 July 2019, and Cedar Lakes opened three weeks later on 8 August. The project ran to roughly $50 million. The name honours the upper and lower Red Cedar Lakes nearby, which is what the Ojibwe originally called those waters.
That history explains an oddity in the numbers: the property is searched for far more than its review count would suggest, because the search demand carries over from a casino that operated for decades under a different name.
What's on the floor
A 650-machine gaming floor with a feature bar at its centre, plus blackjack.
That is a modest table offering — this is a slots floor with cards available rather than a property with a serious pit. Check the venue's site for the current table schedule before you plan around blackjack specifically.
Hotel and amenities
The hotel runs 100 rooms, and the amenity list is broader than the property's size suggests: a food court, a brewpub, a gift shop, an arcade, an indoor pool and an event centre.
The brewpub and the arcade are the details worth knowing. Together with the pool they make this a workable stop for a group where not everyone is gambling — a problem most small tribal casinos in northern Minnesota do not attempt to solve.
The build increased staffing from about 300 at the old Palace to around 400 here, which is a fair proxy for how much larger the operation became.
Tips before you go
The casino is open 24 hours, seven days a week.
Minnesota tribal casinos generally admit players from 18, though individual properties set their own rules and areas serving alcohol are often 21-plus. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Cass Lake sits between Bemidji and Grand Rapids on Highway 2, in the middle of the Chippewa National Forest and lake country. Summer is the busy season; book the hotel ahead if you are coming for fishing weekends.
Nearby alternatives
The Leech Lake Band runs two other properties nearby. South-east at Walker, Northern Lights Casino is the larger of them; east at Deer River, White Oak Casino is the small one. West, Shooting Star Casino at Mahnomen is the White Earth Nation's resort with 386 rooms and a concert venue.
For the full picture, see all Minnesota in-person casinos.
FAQ
What are Cedar Lakes Casino's hours?
The casino is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The restaurants, brewpub and pool keep their own hours.
How old do you have to be to gamble at Cedar Lakes Casino?
Minnesota tribal casinos generally admit players from 18, though individual properties set their own rules and areas serving alcohol are often 21-plus. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Is Cedar Lakes the same as the Palace Casino?
It replaced it. The Leech Lake Band closed the Palace Casino Hotel on 22 July 2019 and opened Cedar Lakes at a new site nearer Cass Lake on 8 August 2019, in a roughly $50 million build.
What games are available at Cedar Lakes Casino?
A 650-machine gaming floor plus blackjack. Check the venue's site for the current table schedule.
Does Cedar Lakes Casino have a hotel?
Yes — 100 rooms, with an indoor pool, a food court, a brewpub, an arcade, a gift shop and an event centre.
Where is Cedar Lakes Casino?
At Cass Lake on Highway 2, between Bemidji and Grand Rapids in the Chippewa National Forest.
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Updated August 2026 · Details verified against Minnesota Indian Gaming Association records and the venue's official site. Hours and offerings change — confirm before you go.
